Stoneware Crock 1935 - 1942

Yolande Delasser created this drawing, Stoneware Crock, using graphite and crayon. At first glance, the composition appears as a collection of sketches against a neutral background, a snapshot of Delasser's artistic process. The primary form is a stylized eagle emblem. The bird, wings outstretched, perches above a shield of vertical lines, resembling the American flag. This symbol dominates the upper half of the drawing, asserting its presence through stark lines and structured form. Notice the contrasting placement of floral elements alongside the eagle. It prompts us to consider how Delasser viewed the relationship between national symbols and natural growth. The rendition on the stoneware crock anchors the composition. It is a microcosm of the larger emblem above. It challenges fixed meanings by presenting recognizable images within a simplified, almost abstract framework. The piece prompts ongoing interpretation by blending themes of nationalism, nature, and artistic representation.